Bio
Penny Flows is a Danish artist and singer-songwriter blending indie pop and folk into heartfelt, atmospheric songs. Her music is rooted in personal storytelling, exploring themes like love, loss, and self-discovery. With a tender yet empowering voice, Penny creates space for emotion and introspection. Drawing inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell and Tina Dickow, she invites listeners into a world where stories and melodies flow together.
Photo: Lenka Švidrnochová
I’m originally from the small town of Hadsund in northern Denmark and now based in Aarhus. My journey into music has been anything but conventional. After years in New York’s design world, a life-changing accident, and a spiritual awakening, I realized I was living someone else’s story. I needed to step away and find my own voice.
In Costa Rica, during a period of solitude and reflection, I picked up a ukulele and began writing the songs that now form the heart of my music. Through this process, I discovered that self-expression is not just a creative outlet — it’s a path to deep healing. I gradually let go of perfectionism, self-doubt, and external expectations, using design thinking to literally redesign my life. From singing in the shower to booking my own gigs and releasing music independently, I learned to trust my voice and embrace the journey.
My music blends indie pop and folk into atmospheric, heartfelt songs, drawing inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell and Tina Dickow. On stage, I combine storytelling with presence, whether performing solo, as a duo, or with a full band. Each show is an invitation into a world where time slows, emotions rise, and the music lingers long after the last note.
Through this journey and the songs I create, I offer experiences that heal, inspire, and connect — turning vulnerability into shared strength and honesty into art.
Hi, i’m Pernille Karlsen, the artist behind Penny Flows.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Sofar Sounds Vejle (2026)
Support for Robert Cray Band (2026)
JJ Paulo & Friends (2025)
Support for Freja Kirk at Grim (2025)
Fatter Eskil Prisen (2024)
International concerts (2021-2023)
VIDEOS
PHOTOS
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WHAT IS TRUE
I reclaim what was broken
Leading life with a heart wide open
All I know is what is true
My future looks so much brighter
With you
IT ALL WILL BE OKAY
When I hear it
I let the music play
And I feel it
The song is here to say
What you’re grieving
It all will be okay
What you’re feeling
It all will go away
UNDER WATER
Under water
I learned to see
All the strength I keep
Inside of me
I survived when
I couldn’t breathe
My power broke the chains
Now I’m free
ABOUT TIME
Let’s build a blanket fort and
Let our inner child loose
Explore each others worlds
Like grownups would never do
Show me your sanctuary
And I’ll show you mine
When we make love
We become divine
NEW LIGHT ON MEMORY LANE
New light on Memory Lane
Rewriting the story once again
New light on Memory Lane
Keep the good ones
Allow the rest to fade
